When is Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global 2026?
Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global runs November 14 and 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time each day. It is worldwide, so use the clock where you are playing.
You can look for wild Mighty Pokémon and collect GO Safari Balls without the global ticket. Pokémon GO lists the optional US ticket at $11.99. It adds Special Research, extra bonuses, and a chance to find Mighty Latias and Latios with regular Incense.
How to catch Mighty Pokémon
During event hours, spin PokéStops and Gym Photo Discs for a chance to get GO Safari Balls. Look for Mighty Pokémon in the wild or along Routes. When you find one, choose a GO Safari Ball to improve your odds.
Mighty Pokémon are harder to catch and more likely to have high Attack, Defense, and HP ratings. They are also more likely to be XL or XXL. Shiny encounters are possible.
GO Safari Balls are usable from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time on both event days. They are no longer accessible in your inventory after the global event ends. Ticket holders can also collect them from an hourly Supply Balloon during event hours.
Which Mighty Pokémon appear on each day?
The wild lineup changes between Saturday and Sunday. Pick the day that features the Pokémon you want to catch.
| Local date | Possible wild Mighty encounters |
|---|---|
| Saturday, November 14 | Alolan Exeggutor, Scizor, Flygon, Walrein, Metagross, Empoleon, Magnezone, Conkeldurr, Haxorus |
| Sunday, November 15 | Azumarill, Kingdra, Aggron, Ferrothorn, Hydreigon, Goodra, Noivern, Tinkaton, Clodsire |
What does the Wild Area global ticket add?
Ticket holders can attract Mighty Latias and Latios with regular Incense on either day. Daily Adventure Incense is excluded. Both Pokémon are quick to flee, according to the event page.
The ticket also adds branching Special Research, higher Shiny odds, double catch Candy, and a daily Max Particle collection limit of 3,200 during event hours. The free event limit is 1,600. A Shiny encounter is still a chance outcome.
Once you claim the Steel Scholar or Dragon Defender medal from the Special Research, you earn 1,000 extra Stardust when you catch a Mighty Pokémon of the matching type. Trainers level 31 and up also earn one additional Candy XL. The medal bonuses end Sunday at 6 p.m. local time.
Which Max Battles are scheduled?
Dynamax Dialga is scheduled for Saturday and Dynamax Palkia for Sunday. Gigantamax Duraludon appears in six-star Max Battles on both days.
Quick help
Does a GO Safari Ball guarantee a Mighty catch?
The official event page says it improves your odds. A successful catch is still uncertain.
Can a Pokémon caught in a GO Safari Ball go to Pokémon HOME?
Yes. Pokémon GO says the GO Safari Ball displays as a Strange Ball in Pokémon HOME.
Source and scope
Nisu checked Pokémon GO’s official global event page and follow-up announcement on November 14, 2026. Nisu did not buy a ticket or test encounters, rewards, or catches in game.